Redevelopment Program Manager

City of Englewood Career•Englewood, CO

About The Position

The Redevelopment Manager is responsible for attracting new private investment to areas within Englewood that require redevelopment, which could include public/private partnerships to facilitate the transformation of commercial districts. One specific area of redevelopment focus is CityCenter Englewood. The position is also responsible for coordinating redevelopment initiatives that may be implemented by the Englewood Downtown Development Authority. The Redevelopment Manager should have at least six years of experience in redevelopment program administration, including at least four years of project management experience. Private sector real estate development experience is highly desirable. A combination of demonstrated experiences will also be considered. The Redevelopment Manager represents the City of Englewood in business related to redevelopment/development and land use matters, participates in public meetings and leads complex negotiations for property transactions, public financing and public/private development projects. The manager also prepares and presents reports for public agencies and businesses regarding current and proposed City of Englewood redevelopment projects and programs. For more details about the City of Englewood and this position, please review the Redevelopment Manager Brochure here .

Requirements

BA or BS degree in real estate, city/urban planning, economics, business administration, public administration, or related field.
At least six years of increasingly responsible experience administering redevelopment, economic development, and/or land use planning projects and programs,
At least four years of project management experience.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clear or acceptable MVR
Working knowledge of: Economic development principals, strategies, and financing methods, Real Estate development, Public Sector regulations, Local, state and federal regulations related to economic development, Grant administration, Business Finance and loan underwriting, Community Marketing, Applications software for Windows environment, Microsoft Office preferred, Knowledge of budgeting
Computer Skills - Strong computer skills needed to prepare and maintain reports, spreadsheets, and databases. Also needed to prepare presentations. Strong Internet skills needed for communication, research, and resources.
Communication - Advanced customer service skills needed to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public agencies, consultants, developers, and the business community. Advanced verbal and written communication skills are required to prepare reports and deliver presentations.
Analytical - Strong skills needed to review and analyze loan requests, business plans, and other business financial data.
Project Management - Strong skills needed to manage and implement new programs.
General Management - Strong skills needed to administer the financial component of the City’s redevelopment development program.
Mathematical - Strong skills needed to analyze redevelopment opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Private sector real estate development experience is highly desirable.
An advanced degree is highly desirable.
Experience associated with initiating complex redevelopment projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Implementing the City’s redevelopment projects and programs.
Recruiting new real estate investment in the commercial areas of the community.
Coordinate and prepare required financial information, real estate pro forma, technical reports, other reports and analyses, and project budgets.
Meet with potential investors, property owners and tenants to secure their participation in redevelopment projects.
Coordinate and provide recommendations regarding redevelopment project activities, including real estate acquisition and disposition, tenant relocation, demolition, building construction and rehabilitation, property management, and public improvements.
Develop and maintain a database of vacant and underutilized commercial buildings and properties that have redevelopment potential.
Conduct required planning, demographic and market analyses to support redevelopment initiatives.
Coordinate with other department and City of Englewood staff who perform duties required to facilitate redevelopment activities, and work to ensure the progress of redevelopment projects.
Develop options to leverage private investment through strategic public investment in redeveloping areas.
Explore the formation of public/private partnerships for key redevelopment projects.
Ensure that redevelopment activities in the community maintain and increase the city’s retail, commercial and industrial tax base while enhancing the diversity and stability of the local economy.
Maintain and expand a base of knowledge regarding various public financing and non-monetary incentive mechanisms to facilitate new investment in the community.
Serve as a member of the Community Development Department’s management team.
Partner with the department’s Economic Development Manager on shared projects, services and work initiatives.
Serve as a professional resource and City of Englewood liaison for the staff and board of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority.
Assist the Community Development Department Director in establishing department goals and priorities.
Represent the City at public hearings, community meetings and professional conferences.
Retain and manage the work of consultants and outside professional service providers.
Establish cooperative partnerships with the existing business community, real estate developers, property owners, and other local public and private sector economic development organizations to facilitate redevelopment activities.
Provide the excellent customer service expected of all City of Englewood employees.
Performs other duties as assigned and required.